Thinking about selling avatar and buying Dr. Bass

Hey, i have the B210 delta by avatar and really like it, but i think a 2x12 would give me a better sound and be a better stand alone cab. Im looking at the Dr Bass 2x12 because it is lighter than the avatar but the same speakers.

Marc Serio of Dr. Bass has access to number of different tweeters for his cabs. Not sure what is the standard for the 212 at present but he'll build to your tastes so contact him to discuss. As for crossovers, I do believe he uses a simple hi pass filter cap and nothing more which I'd wager is the same thing Avatar does. The major difference between the 2 brands is the cabinet construction and size and tweeter selection.

Im looking at the Dr Bass 2x12 because it is lighter than the avatar but the same speakers.

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If the speakers are the same, one has to wonder what Dr. Bass is building the cabinet out of to make it lighter. Avatar uses 3/4 in. plywood that uses dados and rabbets at the joints to get the maximum strength out of the minimum number of plywood pieces in the box.

I'd be afraid that the Dr. Bass enclosure might not hold up as well as the Avatar. I don't know for sure, but you don't get a lighter weight cabinet without giving something up.

A big part of the reason DB cabs are lighter is they are smaller. the 212 is roughly 24x21x15 vs 27x25x16.5 for the Avatar. He uses Birch covered in the sprayed on stuff that I'd imagine is lighter than carpet. I've had possession of both a 212 and a 2160 and I can say they are built like tanks. Very well built. Never had an Avatar so I can't comment on comparisons sound wise but the DBs a great cabs for the $$...

Medium Density Fiberboard... It comes in sheets but is heavier than plywood of the same thickness (IIRC). If you watch TLC at all, they usually use MDF to build furniture as it is smooth and apparently takes paint well.

A big part of the reason DB cabs are lighter is they are smaller. the 212 is roughly 24x21x15 vs 27x25x16.5 for the Avatar. He uses Birch covered in the sprayed on stuff that I'd imagine is lighter than carpet. I've had possession of both a 212 and a 2160 and I can say they are built like tanks. Very well built. Never had an Avatar so I can't comment on comparisons sound wise but the DBs a great cabs for the $$...

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yeah, this can make a difference. Back when i was looking for an amp previously i looked at these and was put off by the fact that the volume of the cabs is less than that recommended for the speakers used. I dont know how much this matters but it put me off before.